self

Definition of self

3a: having a single character or quality throughout; specifically: having one color only <a self flower>b: of the same kind (as in color, material, or pattern) as something with which it is used <self trimming>

self

Definition of self

selves

1a: the entire person of an individualb: the realization or embodiment of an abstraction

2a(1): an individual's typical character or behavior <her true self was revealed>(2): an individual's temporary behavior or character <his better self>b: a person in prime condition <feel like my old self today>

3: the union of elements (as body, emotions, thoughts, and sensations) that constitute the individuality and identity of a person

4: personal interest or advantage

5: material that is part of an individual organism <ability of the immune system to distinguish self from nonself>

self

Definition of self

transitive verb

intransitive verb

First Known Use of self

1905

self-

combining form

Definition of self-

1a: oneself or itself <self-supporting>b: of oneself or itself <self-abasement>c: by oneself or itself <self-propelled><self-acting>

2a: to, with, for, or toward oneself or itself <self-consistent><self-addressed><self-love>b: of or in oneself or itself inherently <self-evident>c: from or by means of oneself or itself <self-fertile>